Calzaghe-Manfredo, Jr. On For 3/3 in Wales

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  • SHB
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    #11
    Originally posted by RAESAAD
    I have really been impressed with Manfredo his last couple of fights.........It should be a decent scrap but why the **** is'nt Calzaghe fighting Kessler?
    My guess is that a) Kessler is injured, b) Kessler has a mandatory, and c) HBO want him to fight a yank.

    Calzaghe always wanted to fight at the Millennium Stadium and it doesn't get much bigger than St. David's weekend (as predicted by yours truly).

    The choice of opponent is a crock of **** though, although I strongly suspect it's a means to an end (Taylor).

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    • restless_438
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      #12
      at last.. i get to root for Joe!!!

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      • rocco1252
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        #13
        Originally posted by Southpaw Stinger
        Fredo don't stand a chance in this once, I really wanted to see a worthwhile match. Why not Kessler, Taylor or even Hopkins?
        well hopkins is too old, taylor is a chump and manfredo is a punching bag so why not take the punching bag as your opponent.

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        • Southpaw Stinger
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          #14
          why not take the punching bag as your opponent.
          Because he's saying he wants to fight the best and have a great legacy. He won't get that against Manfredo.

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          • rocco1252
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            #15
            this once again proves my point calzaghe is a bum who fights easy fights to get his title defences up there to get a record. 19 defenses not one true contender now that sure does sound like a true champion to me.

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              #16
              Originally posted by rocco1252
              this once again proves my point calzaghe is a bum who fights easy fights to get his title defences up there to get a record. 19 defenses not one true contender now that sure does sound like a true champion to me.

              I wouldn't be surprised if he pulls out with hand problems.

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              • iron mike tyson
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                #17
                hes fighting manfredo for 3 reasons
                1)kessler has a mandatory (joe wants 3 fights then retire)
                2)hbo want him to fight an american to gain exposure so they can put hes next fight on ppv
                3)like it or not manfredo is one of the biggest known names in boxing atm to the casual fan (cause of hes contendor exposure) and it sets up a hbo ppv clash with taylor perfectly , joe getting a performance off that should match the lacy fight

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by iron mike tyson
                  hes fighting manfredo for 3 reasons
                  1)kessler has a mandatory (joe wants 3 fights then retire)
                  2)hbo want him to fight an american to gain exposure so they can put hes next fight on ppv
                  3)like it or not manfredo is one of the biggest known names in boxing atm to the casual fan (cause of hes contendor exposure) and it sets up a hbo ppv clash with taylor perfectly , joe getting a performance off that should match the lacy fight
                  Very good post. Props.

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                  • lesterprettyboy
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                    #19
                    I wasnt really impressed with any of the Contender boys.Didnt think they will be able to compete with the bad asses...But you have to admit, Peter has been showing promise lately since he hooked up with Roach. ;P

                    if Joe is having the last few fights of his career, I really think he should have booked a bigger fish to fry.Initially, this may look a mismatch.But we will see what new weapon Freddie has cooked up for Peter.Joe may be in for a surprise. ;p

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                      #20
                      Originally posted by rocco1252
                      this once again proves my point calzaghe is a bum who fights easy fights to get his title defences up there to get a record. 19 defenses not one true contender now that sure does sound like a true champion to me.
                      If you think that none of the Blow's opponents were "true contenders" then you clearly haven't done research. One of them (Robin Reid) even took the belt off Ottke, though not on the cards.

                      And I thought Lacy was supposed to be a true contender?



                      anyway, ****** fight, but if it's for profile then I guess it's okay... sort of.

                      Manfredo was a classless punk last time out, so it'd be nice to see The Blow slap the ***** out of his mouth.

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